Typed as spelled and written
Lena Stone Criswell

THE MARLIN DEMOCRAT
Thirteenth Year - Number 44
Marlin, Texas, Thursday, June 26, 1902
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SHOT TO DEATH
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A Fight Near Mart Results In A Killing
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The Slayer Surrendered.
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       A killing occurred in the northeastern portion of the county Monday afternoon in which two Hungarian farmers were the participants.
       Joseph Bohlar was instantly killed by Stephen Comar, the killing occurring at the of the latter.
       The trouble has been of long standing.  The two men came from the same community in the old country and have known each other since boyhood.  About a year ago they had a quarrel over some trivial matter and have had a number since, each time increasing in bitterness.  According to the story told by Stephinas, Joseph had drawn a gon on his (Stephinas') wife, Stephinas came out with a shot gun in one hand a pistol in the other.  Stephinas' gun was discharged, the load taking effect near Bohlar's heart, producing death.
       Stephinas surrendered to Louis Riwer and was by him turned over to City Marshal Coleman at Otto and brought to Marlin and placed in jail.

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